12/12/2022 0 Comments wedding bouquetsTHE HISTORY OF THE WEDDING BOUQUET
Brides carrying flowers hold roots dating back to ancient times. Brides used to carry or wear flowers in their hair or garlands, signifying new beginnings, fidelity and hope of fertility. Along with the pleasant association of the above, the sad truth strong-smelling herbs and spices were thought to ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck, ill health and help mask the smell of body odor. They didn't have running showers and luxury baths like today, and even river 'cleansing of the bride', had its limits. Couples often used herbs instead of flowers, and each had a significant meaning. Dill was especially popular since, being the herb of lust, and it's consumption by the bride and groom during the reception was thought to increase sexual desire. Rosemary was the herb used to wish the couple lots of children. Kings and Queens went further and had more elaborate wedding flowers to signify wealth and add fragrance to the air. Some say when royalty married, the villages could smell the flowers miles away. When choosing your wedding bouquet, consider some, if not all of the following: 1) COLOR
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Telephone: 843-766-7807